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ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. lists this ServiceNow Integration Architect / Consultant (Oracle ERP) – CL7 / CL8 opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Workday Financials Account Center Lead
Client: Confidential (Alera Group)
Role Type: Lead / Functional Consultant
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Duration: Contract or Full-Time
Position Summary
The Workday Financials Account Center Lead is responsible for leading the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of Workday Financials Account Center solutions. This role partners with Finance, Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to streamline accounting processes, automate journal entries, ensure financial data integrity, and support enterprise financial transformation initiatives. The lead serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Financials Account Center and related integrations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement projects for Workday Financials Account Center.
Gather and analyze business requirements from Finance, Accounting, and operational teams.
Design and configure accounting rules, transaction transformations, accounting derivations, and ledger impacts within Workday Account Center.
Collaborate with business and technical teams to develop scalable accounting solutions.
Manage integrations between Workday Financials, payroll, expense management, banking, and third-party applications.
Perform solution testing, system validation, defect resolution, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
Develop reporting, dashboards, and reconciliation processes to improve financial visibility.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior consultants and business users.
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend automation strategies.
Coordinate deployment activities and post-production support.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
5+ years of Workday Financials experience.
Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Workday Account Center.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger processes, and financial reporting.
Experience with Workday Financial Management modules, including:General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Banking & Settlement
Revenue Management
Expense Management
Experience with Workday integrations, EIBs, and reporting tools.
Strong stakeholder management and requirements gathering skills.
Proven experience leading functional workstreams or implementation teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Workday Financials certification(s).
CPA, CMA, or equivalent accounting credential.
Experience in insurance, brokerage, healthcare, or professional services industries.
Experience with large-scale financial transformations and ERP implementations.
Advanced knowledge of data conversion, system integrations, and financial controls.
Key Skills
Workday Financials
Workday Account Center
Financial Systems Implementation
Accounting Rules Configuration
General Ledger Management
Business Process Design
Financial Reporting
Data Mapping & Transformation
Integration Management
UAT & Testing
Stakeholder Management
Project Leadership
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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